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Hall, Lizama named preseason All-CUSA; WKU picked third in preseason poll

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www.wnky.com – WNKY Staff – 2025-01-30 12:05:00

SUMMARY: Dawson Hall, a right-handed pitcher, and Ethan Lizama, an outfielder, were named to the Conference USA Preseason All-Conference Team. Hall, a junior, earned All-CUSA Second Team honors for the second consecutive year, boasting a 1.69 ERA and a 3-0 record in 2024. Lizama, a senior, was recognized for his strong performance at the CUSA Championships, leading WKU with a .309 average and 9 home runs. WKU was selected third in the 2025 CUSA Preseason Poll with 72 points, behind Dallas Baptist and Louisiana Tech. The Hilltoppers look to build on last season’s success with these standout players.

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Illicit drug spreading through Kentucky looks like Xanax, kills like fentanyl

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www.wcpo.com – Valerie Lyons – 2025-08-06 18:16:00

SUMMARY: Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman urges state leaders to ban bromazolam, a dangerous “designer Xanax” linked to at least 47 overdose deaths in 2024. Bromazolam, often passed as prescription benzodiazepines, is potent and deadly, especially combined with opioids. Northern Kentucky law enforcement discovered its presence after a nonfatal overdose involving nearly 200 counterfeit pills. Currently unscheduled in Kentucky, bromazolam dealers face only minor charges, unlike harsher penalties for heroin or fentanyl trafficking. Coleman has requested emergency scheduling to empower prosecutors and law enforcement. The drug is spreading regionally, with fears it will expand further in the state. Authorities warn against taking any unprescribed or counterfeit pills.

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State, territorial attorneys general urge crackdown on illegal offshore gambling | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-08-06 14:09:00


Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined 50 attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Justice to act against illegal offshore gambling operations harming consumers and costing states billions in tax revenue. Their letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi calls for stronger enforcement against foreign-based online gaming platforms that operate without licenses, consumer protections, or age verification. These platforms expose vulnerable populations to fraud and addiction, with the illegal market exceeding $400 billion annually and causing over $4 billion in lost state taxes. The coalition asks DOJ to block illegal websites, seize assets, and work with states and financial firms to disrupt these operations. DOJ’s limited enforcement since 2013 contrasts with successes in other cybercrime cases. Visa and Mastercard support blocking unlawful gambling payments.

(The Center Square) − Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice to take swift action against illegal offshore gambling operations that have proliferated across the country, endangering consumers and depriving states of billions in tax revenue.

The call for federal enforcement comes in a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, in which the attorneys general request that DOJ deploy stronger legal tools to combat the surge of foreign-based online gaming platforms operating outside the bounds of state and federal law.

“If you’re not licensed in Louisiana, then it’s illegal gaming,” Murrill said in a statement. “I joined my fellow attorneys general in requesting assistance from Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice to address the rampant spread of offshore gaming operations across our country.”

According to the letter, these platforms are often run by large, unlicensed companies headquartered overseas. They frequently fail to verify users’ ages, operate without consumer protections, ignore state boundaries, and evade taxation.

As a result, the attorneys general warn that vulnerable populations — including youth and problem gamblers — are exposed to fraudulent and addictive gaming environments without any oversight.

The coalition highlighted the massive scale of the issue, citing estimates that the illegal online gaming market now exceeds $400 billion annually and results in over $4 billion in lost tax revenue for states each year.

The letter also links illegal gambling platforms to broader criminal conduct, including money laundering and human trafficking.

Despite the size of the problem, enforcement actions by the DOJ have been “extremely limited” since 2013, the attorneys general note. They call on the department to:

  • Pursue injunctive relief under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act to block access to illegal websites and payment processing tools;

  • Seize servers, domains, and assets linked to illegal gaming operations;

  • Coordinate with state governments, banks, and credit card companies to cut off the financial infrastructure supporting these enterprises.

The letter references successful DOJ actions in unrelated cybercrime cases as a blueprint for a broader crackdown. It also notes that Visa and Mastercard have expressed willingness to work with law enforcement to block unlawful gambling transactions.

 

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5 soldiers shot at Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia, base reports

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www.wnky.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-06 11:22:00

SUMMARY: Five soldiers were shot Wednesday at Fort Stewart, Georgia’s largest Army post east of the Mississippi, before the shooter was arrested. Parts of the sprawling base, home to the 3rd Infantry Division and thousands of soldiers and families, were locked down with personnel instructed to stay inside and secure windows and doors. The incident occurred near the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. Fort Stewart’s three elementary schools, serving nearly 1,400 students, went into lockdown, and three nearby schools took similar precautions. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter are monitoring the situation. There is no ongoing threat to the community.

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